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GL02 APF

2002 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,346 mi
Last recorded66,346 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Carens62,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 APF
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,346 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,054 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,026 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,107 miles

child seat fitted so unable to carry out full rear seat belt check

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,520 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges (double tread)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,854 miles

Both front tyres and outer sidewall damage and wearing low on inner edges

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre/rear exhaust join corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,854 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner shoulder

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner shoulder

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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GL02 APF is a 2002 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 62,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL02 APF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Carens is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL02 APF registered?

GL02 APF is a 2002 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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